Section 36-4-4-2 - Separation of powers; right of city employee to serve in office(a) The powers of a city are divided between the executive and legislative branches of its government. A power belonging to one (1) branch of a city's government may not be exercised by the other branch.(b) Subject to IC 3-5-9, a city employee other than an elected or appointed public officer may: (1) be a candidate for any elective office and serve in that office if elected; or(2) be appointed to any office and serve in that office if appointed; without having to resign as a city employee.
Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-25; 18-4-4-2 part.
Amended by P.L. 135-2012, SEC. 9, eff. 7/1/2012.As added by Acts1980 , P.L. 212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L. 315-1995, SEC.1.